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VIII-5-B2-8

Title Ruins of Desert Cathay Subtitle Personal Narrative of Explorations in Central Asia and Westernmost China Description Stein’s travel record of his second expedition into Central Asia (1906-08). The book was published in two volumes for the general reader. A detailed scholarly report of the expedition was published in his 5 volume work, Serindia. Year of Publication 1907 Location of Publication England / London Volume Information 2 Volumes ISO639-1 English ISO639-3 eng

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VIII-5-B2-8 > V-1

Title Ruins of Desert Cathay Subtitle Personal Narrative of Explorations in Central Asia and Westernmost China Volume vol.1 Author M. A. Stein Description Vol. 1: Narrative about Stein’s expedition from India to Kashgar and Khotan, his explorations of Niya and Endere, the volume also includes an outline of the relics found at Cherchen and Charklik as well as his excavations at Lop Nur, Miran, and his work at Dunhuang. Year of Publication 1912 Measurements (cm) 24x17

VIII-5-B2-8 > V-2

Title Ruins of Desert Cathay Subtitle Personal Narrative of Explorations in Central Asia and Westernmost China Volume vol.2 Author M. A. Stein Description Vol. 2: Beginning with Stein’s visit to the Dunhuang’s Caves of the Thousand Buddhas, the narrative includes his investigations of the Han dynasty remains of the Great Wall as well as descriptions of how he came to discover the manuscripts at Dunhuang. He also describes his expedition from Guazhou to the Hexi Corridor in Gansu Province, then continuing via the Southern Tian Shan Mountain Route to Hami, Turfan, Karashahr, Kucha,Aksu, Yarkand, and Khotan. The narrative includes his final return to India via Tibet. Year of Publication 1912 Measurements (cm) 24x17

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